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Thanks for the reminder.I will call and make an appointment to have it unfilled a little to see if it helps let the Protein go down easier. I know I should have gone here for support but figured I had hit a plateau, But I think you might be right since I feel like I am in starvation mode, and you are right about slidders, although I don't eat anything except brothy soups, and things easy to go down. But even that is not giving me the nourishment I need. Thanks again. K

I have never seen the doctor since surgery 25 months ago, just her PA

I also took along time to reach restriction. I also had the same doctor you have and couldn't understand why I never felt it. I finally at 11 months asked them to fill it as tight as possible. Well then I could not eat more then 2 bites till I became very uncomfortable. I have been like this for 6 months, do not have hunger, can not eat much, have not lost any more weight then before final fill. I guess I will schedule another appointment and see what is up. It is frustrating to have reached 2 years and be only half way there, but the scale is still stuck at the same spot and not climbing, which as happened to many in my support group. Keep up the good work though it is still better to be 60 lb down.

Depending on here you live, I have bought it at Walmart, Kroger's and also there is Carbmaster which is at all Kroger affiliates.

I am in support group in the Prescott area. Comments in the group seem to mimic your comments. It does not appear to get any better after surgery. I went to Scottsdale Bariatric and many seem pleased with Mayo and the one in Tempe.

JoanneMarie, My advice would be to start the liquid phase on November 28th , Look at it as the first day of the rest of your life. Enjoy Thanksgiving Day/ Dinner, be thankful for your decision to move forward in your life, you family and all your blessings. The Realize Band has been great for me, my support group is made up of all varieties of WLSurgery types and we share our successes and what works for us as individuals and as a group. Some are one week out from WLS and some are 5 years out. Support counts! Keep in touch

PS. Phyziz, salads cause "dumping" for me K

Since my program stresses close to 100 grams of protein a day, I must have 3 meals and 3 snax to get all protein in. I am concerned about the fact that without the number of grams of protein, the body starts to "eat" muscles, since I am a heart patient, and my heart is a BIG muscle,I must protect it. Also the amount of protein causes a slower weight loss BUT I have had no/or minimum loose skin problems. I do occsionally have a frozen popsicle (15 Calories),but since I am rarely if never hungry, I just eat protein and take my suppliments.

Phylis, My program is 3 meals a day, 15 minutes each, 20 grams of protein,i.e. hard boiled egg, 2 oz of cheese, small fruit/veg. eaten in that order OR Protein Slam (25 grams of protein), From Wal-mart 64+ oz of water each day, usually 100 oz. Never with meals, CARRY water with me always 3 small snacks; i.e.: Peanuts, 1/8 cup, Tablespoon Peanut Butter, ALWAYS protein, 1/4 cup Cottage cheese, 1 oz of reduced fat hard cheese The minute I feel full, STOP 30 minutes of exercisex2 per day, Attempting to reach 15,000 steps per day Have a great Day! K

My doctor has never allowed me to count calories. Protein Yes, amount Yes, time allowed to eat a meal,Yes, But NEVER calories,

:thumbup: Hi every one, Long time no messages. But I am back. I have lost 50+ pounds since my surgery and feel great. I am halfway there. Continue to loose slowly, finally in September since I had no real restriction and could eat anything I wanted. I asked Doctor to remove all saline and then put it back in. ( at time I had 7.5 in a 9cc Realize band) Well let me tell you I now have restriction. But still manage to get about 90 - 110 grams of Protein in every day. I manage to down a Protein Slam down (3 oz drink with 25 grams of protein) once to twice per day. Since I am never hungry I must force myself to eat/drink even these People are really starting to notice weight loss and compliments come in almost daily. I try not to buy any clothes since I do not stay in a sizevery long. Hope to be in a size 10 by Christmas, down from a 20 (Jan2008) I joined a really good support group in Northern AZ and we meet every Thursday, the support is great and really makes a difference. Best of Luck to all keep us updated. K

MaryD, I had the same heated gown and also the same velcro on legs, to massage. Only trouble I had was since I had a pacemaker in the scale they weighed me on can not be used on someone with a pacemaker. It stopped my pacemaker, but thankfully all was fine. Anyone with a pacemaker can not use a scale that measures body fat. I am not familiar with your band and will have to some research for my support group,do you know who makes it? Please take care. Karen

MaryD, So happy for you! This great news that all went well. Obviously the docs are getting better. No Gas pains and only 2 incisions! WOW! Wht kind of band did they use? Keep us updated! Karen